Fun and Games at Northern Health
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The request was only for a consent order...what's this about settlement agreements???
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A "settlement agreement" seems like something that would normally be privileged...
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The "consent order" is considered to be public knowledge once filed with the court...
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Here's your twofer:
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Ditto:
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Flash forward - May 21, 2025 - Northern Health has still NOT complied:
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Here's your twofer - May 22, 2025:
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Note - once filed in the Supreme Court of BC, the consent order was available for purchase by the public:
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So, Part 2 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act didn't actually apply to my request for the consent order...
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Nor did it negate the applicant's right to common law settlement privilege regarding the settlement agreements
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